Gregory Kelley Talks Québec Politics, Healthcare & the Economy

A Conversation with Gregory Kelley: Québec Politics, the West Island & the 2026 ElectionWith Québec’s provincial election approaching on October 5, 2026, Sean Broady sits down with Jacques-Cartier MNA Gregory Kelley for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues being discussed across the West Island and the province. The episode moves beyond campaign talking points to explore Kelley’s background in public service, the concerns he says he is hearing from constituents, and his perspective on healthcare, the economy, language, sovereignty, government efficiency and the future of Québec.

From the West Island to the National AssemblyKelley shares how politics and public service have been part of his family for generations. Growing up in Beaconsfield, attending local schools and later studying history, political science and public administration helped shape his interest in government and community service.

He also reflects on the path that eventually took him to Québec City, including his work in Indigenous affairs and other government portfolios before being elected in Jacques-Cartier in 2018. For Kelley, representing the riding means serving constituents regardless of how they vote and staying connected to the community he grew up in.

What West Island Residents Are Talking AboutThe conversation turns to the issues Kelley says are coming up most often while speaking with residents. Economic uncertainty and U.S. tariffs are part of the discussion, along with concerns about healthcare access, Québec sovereignty, language policy and the possibility of another referendum.

Sean adds that education and the quality of public services are also recurring concerns among the families, homeowners and business owners he speaks with across the community.

Small Businesses, Red Tape & Québec’s EconomyAs a small-business owner, Sean raises the challenges entrepreneurs face when navigating taxes, paperwork, regulations and government bureaucracy in Québec.

Kelley discusses proposals from his party intended to reduce regulatory burdens and describes the idea of creating a dedicated government effort focused on efficiency and reviewing existing regulations. He acknowledges that changing such a complex system would not happen immediately and argues that meaningful reform would require working directly with businesses and examining regulations across multiple government departments.

The conversation also touches on tariffs, interprovincial trade, renewable energy and Québec’s ab